$10,000,000 for community networks in Texas!
Doug Schuler
douglas
Fri Jul 23 15:47:51 PDT 1999
BIG things going on in Texas!! I'd like to bring Gene up here
to talk to us at SCN about working with the state legislature.
Texas is spending more on public infrastructure than the US
government TIIAP program!
-- Doug
> Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 22:31:55 -0500 (CDT)
> From: Gene Crick <gcrick at main.org>
> To: AFCN <afcn-members at lists.colorado.edu>
> Subject: Internet bandwidth conference
>
>
> For your information. We're finishing plans for a "bandwidth conference"
> to aid the new community network grant program (to help planners know the
> real options). I've appended a notice to give an idea, though this is our
> first attempt at this "nuts & bolts" connectivity workshop and it shows :)
>
> anybody know satellite or cable vendors who might sell Internet bandwidth
> to any Texas communities? We have Tachyon, TimeWarner, etc. but could
> use a couple more voices on the subject.
>
> thanks
> gene crick
>
> (Remember our earlier offer: any AFCN person who wants to attend, we'll
> cover registration. Just register online and mark COMP-AFCN as comment.)
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________________________________
> __________________________________________________________________________
> Invitation to Texas Bandwidth Conference
> __________________________________________________________________________
> __________________________________________________________________________
> *Please forward this invitation to any person or list where appropriate:
>
>
> Subject: New TIF COMMUNITY GRANT RELEASED; CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP AUGUST 3-4
>
>
> The unique new $10,000,000 TIF grant RFP for Community Network development
> has now been released. And two key kickoff events are set for the first
> week of August at the Thompson Conference Center (LBJ School) UT - Austin.
>
> This TIF funding is the first of its kind in the nation, and can mean
> vital advantages for any community in Texas. A fairly easy application
> can bring each community up to $20K to help plan a local telecom network
> project (which must include some TIF eligible partners). Communities may
> then apply for up to $500K in TIF funds to implement those plans.
>
> *This new TIF program offers any Texas community an incredible opportunity
> for professional quality local telecom planning, along with sufficient
> funding to turn those plans into reality. And the requirements are most
> reasonable: not much technology expertise; 10% matching funds; and working
> with other local partners (including nonprofs, government and businesses).
>
> PLEASE CONSIDER THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY CAREFULLY; IT'S A FIRST TIME EVER
> CHANCE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY TO BUILD VALUABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS.
>
> Right now, register for the conference <http://www.tcrc.net/conference>.
> Next step, after July 15 check the RFP at <http://www.tifb.state.tx.us>.
>
> And please also invite other interested local leaders to the conference.
> They can be from anywhere - public service, private, government, economic
> development, business, Chamber of Commerce, religious, workforce... bring
> anyone who cares about using telecom tools for community-wide benefit.
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________________
> TEXAS INTERNET CONFERENCE - TODAY'S CHOICES FOR CONNECTIVITY 8/3-4,1999
>
> August 3rd and 4th brings two important days of conference/workshop with
> accurate, current information about Internet bandwidth choices available
> for Texas. This valuable gathering includes senior TIF administrators
> describing state funds available for planning and building local Internet
> resources. A brief notice is appended; MORE DETAILS TO BE POSTED SOON.
>
> This event is designed for anyone interested in Texas Internet directions,
> including those interested in TIF's highly innovative new grant funding.
>
> Web Registration: www.tcrc.net/conference By Phone: 512/303-6246 1-5 M-F
>
> __________________________________________________________________________
> TIF COMMUNITY NETWORK GRANT WORKSHOP FOR PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS - AUG. 2nd
>
> Some information about the new TIF Community Network grant program will be
> presented during the conference. Additionally, on the preceding afternoon
> (1:30 - 4pm, MONDAY, AUGUST 2) any person or group desiring information
> about the grant program is invited to an informal workshop at the Thompson
> Center, UT-Austin where TIF will discuss the RFP and answer questions.
>
> __________________________________________________________________________
> __________________________________________________________________________
> TeleCommunity Conference Series -
>
> INTERNET CONNECTIVITY CHOICES FOR TEXAS
>
>
> For Texas, the nation's leading information technology state, the next
> three years are predicted to see exciting growth as communities develop
> and expand telecommunications infrastructure and use. Far-sighted local
> leaders are starting to plan how they can build "telecommunities" where
> strong Internet resources help enrich the economy and citizens' lives.
>
> One visionary program created by our Legislature, the Telecommunications
> Infrastructure Fund, is providing more than a billion dollars to help
> communities across the state join and lead the Information Age. And a new
> grant RFP, just being released, offers millions to support planning and
> development of community networks, extending TIF benefits to include not
> only schools and libraries, but citizens within the entire community.
>
> But planners need accurate and reliable facts, not guesses and promises.
> So Tuesday and Wednesday, August 3rd and 4th, this new state funding will
> be presented along with description and detail of bandwidth options at a
> unique two day conference in the Thompson Conference Center, UT-Austin.
>
> This event offers both perspective and specifics on the real choices for
> Internet connectivity in Texas. Attendees will hear straight talk and
> hard facts from providers, in a fairly small "workshop" setting, where
> questions are encouraged and will be accurately answered.
>
> Both Industry Professionals and Community Leaders from across Texas are
> strongly encouraged to attend this conference, listening and sharing about
> the telecom options *reliably available* for their Internet connectivity.
> (And they can also learn of state resources available to help pay for it.)
>
> Day 1 - "Telco: ISDN, DSL T1, etc" Day 2 - "Wireless, Satellite & Cable"
> Registration $75(both days) includes lunches and reception ($40 any 1 day)
>
> agenda/registration online at <http://www.tcrc.net/conference>
> _________________________________________________________________________
>
> Partial list of Hosts:
> Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund, TeleCommunity Resource Center,
> Telecommunications & Information Policy Institute, UT-Austin, Texas Rural
> Communities, Inc., Texas Rural Network Foundation, Texas ISP Association,
> Texas ISDN Users Group, Metropolitan Austin Interactive Network and more.
>
> Partial list of Sponsors:
> Southwestern Bell, GTE, Ascend/Lucent, Covad, Clearwire, Skycache and more
>
>
> Day 1 - TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1999
>
> "ISDN, ADSL, T1 & ADVANCED TELCO SERVICES"
>
> Day 2 - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1999
>
> "WIRELESS, SATELLITE & CABLE INTERNET ACCESS"
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Registration $75(both days) includes lunches and reception ($40 any 1 day)
> Location: All conference activities at Joe Thompson Conference Center at
> the LBJ School, UT-Austin, located at 26th & Red River (by Interstate 35)
> with offramp clearly marked.
>
> CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, INFORMATION & AGENDA UPDATES:
> <http://www.tcrc.net/conference>
> 512/303-6246, fax 512/303-5472
>
> General CN info: <http://www.txcomm.net> <http://www.tcrc.net>
>
> _________________________________________________________________________
> _________________________________________________________________________
> _________________________________________________________________________
>
>
>
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